Add 10/8 and 9/35
1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 9/35
10/8 + 9/35 is 211/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
10/8 = 10 × 35/8 × 35 = 350/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
9/35 = 9 × 8/35 × 8 = 72/280 - Add the two like fractions:
350/280 + 72/280 = 350 + 72/280 = 422/280 - 422/280 simplified gives 211/140
- So, 10/8 + 9/35 = 211/140
In mixed form: 171/140
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